INTRODUCTION

What is innovation? What do innovative schools have in common? Is IES el Picarral an innovative school?You have studied the evolution of education but, where is education heading to? What will schools be like in the future?

You are about to discover some of the most innovative schools around the world. This may help you answer the questions above.

You will compare these Schools or High Schools to IES el Picarral and find similarities and differences regarding: subjects, holidays, timetables, uniforms, facilities... Your team will become an expert on the proposed institutions.

After gathering all the information, you will have to write a script comparing both institutions and record yourselves delivering the presentation with your own conclusions at the end.

Keep in mind these important tips and rules:

Read carefully to understand instructions.

The aim of the project is to learn about innovative schools while practising your English, so remember to speak English with your teammates.

Expose yourself to the English language, read the texts and listen to the videos in English!

Use Wordreference to check the meaning of words you don't know, DON'T use translators neither when you read or write.

You are a team and you must work cooperatively. All the members of the team must do their work if you want to succeed. Remember that you will get a mark for these skills, too.

Evaluation

The presentation will be your main speaking evaluation.

Your presentation script and learning journal will be assessed as writings and you will also complete listening comprehension quizzes. These marks will be added to the appropriate percentage (20% listening comprehension; 20 % reading comprehension; 20 % writing; 20 % speaking; 20 % use of English).

After the project, you will be evaluated on what you have learned (writing, reading, listening, vocabulary and grammar).

The group tasks will be registered on a special "notebook" that each group will have to design. Your notebook must have a cover page with the name of the group on it, and the following title: IES EL PICARRAL VS. (NAME OF CHOSEN INSTITUTION).

You will also complete a Personal Learning Journal with individual tasks and explanations on how you are doing during the project: memorable learnings, emotions, problems you have encountered, solutions that worked or didn't work,...